Houses Pond

Houses Pond is a lake in Salem County, but a dependable acreage figure was not found. Dependable maximum-depth and storage-volume figures were not found for Houses Pond, so those measurements should not be guessed.

What to Expect at Houses Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Houses Pond, the safest approach is to read the water in front of you instead of assuming it fishes like another lake with the same name.

Fish and Useful Baits at Houses Pond

Fish reported from Houses Pond include bluegill and largemouth bass.

Bass

When largemouth bass hold tight to cover on Houses Pond, a compact jig or weedless worm is more useful than repeated open-water casts.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For sunfish on Houses Pond, keep a cricket or tiny jig close to weed edges and shaded wood.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Houses Pond

Start with an easy-to-repeat feature, such as a point, creek turn or outside weed edge on Houses Pond. Then compare vegetation, shaded shoreline and changes from soft to firm bottom around Houses Pond before searching open water.

When to Fish Houses Pond

Early spring on Houses Pond calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At midday in summer, Houses Pond anglers should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. Fall on Houses Pond is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.